As we approach a national election, Catholics are called to bear public witness to our faith by defending human dignity and promoting the common good. Catholics in Communion, a national movement joining hands to build what Pope Leo calls “the civilization of love,” invites you to a virtual theological conference on Participation, Dignity & Elections, to be held Wednesday, September 16, and Thursday, September 17, from 7-9:30 p.m. This event, co-sponsored by Loyola University Chicago, Boston College, and Emory’s Candler School of Theology, among others, is free and open to the public. Register here (https://bit.ly/ParticipationDignityAndElections).
There will be a local “watch party” on the second night of the conference, Thursday, September 17, hosted by Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Atlanta. This gathering will allow for in-person conversations, community-building and a focus on local concerns. This event is also free, but we ask you to complete a separate registration form (https://forms.gle/8ZCym36rdVtw7mQGA) for planning purposes.
Spread the word with the attached flyer. Questions? Contact me at ddenton@archatl.com or 404-920-7898.
Date: August 14, 2026
To: Priests, deacons, religious brothers and sisters, parish communicators/bulletin editors and parish catechetical leaders
From: Drew Denton, director of restorative justice ministries; Office of Life, Dignity and Justice